The Road Guide: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

The Road Guide to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a handy reference that includes driving directions and mileage to popular locations within the Park. Locate the hiking trails, secluded beaches, maritime museums, campgrounds, exhibits and scenic vistas easily. Read the geology of dune formation and descriptions of regional endangered plants and animals. Learn about local lumbering and shipping history. The book includes history of the U.S. Lifesaving Station and a map to shipwrecks of the perilous Manitou Passage. The story of the Ghost town, Glen Haven revives images of the company town and families who logged the region to help build the expanding nation.. Included are ferry schedules for both South and North Manitou Islands with a quick summary of sites to visit on the islands. This guide book contains the information needed to fully explore and enjoy this National treasure. The memorable legend of the Sleeping Bear is written in full text as it was told by Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian member Kenny Pheasant. Photos, maps, contact phone numbers, hours of operation and other necessary information are packed into 60 pages.